The Importance of a Good Chemistry Kit

The Importance of a Good Chemistry KitThe McGrawHill Connect Chemistry Toolkit was originally created for teaching chemistry in middle school science classrooms. As the name implies, it is a kit consisting of a fairly basic chemistry set, an instructional CD, and two reference books. The purpose of this kit is to teach chemistry skills to students while learning to organize, store, and retrieve information about chemistry and the chemistry processes that can occur during a chemical reaction.For the most part, the main parts of the kit are similar to those of other chemistry kits found in the market. Some materials included in the kit are things like a scale, cup, or container to hold liquid sample samples. Some also include a small scale for class experiments. A lab book, test tube guide, basic formula book, and tips for teaching the subject will be also be included in the kit. There are also bonus materials like a teacher's guide for students who want to apply the concepts taught in the instructional CD and a lesson plan with pictures and an easy to follow color coded schematic.The teaching CD can be bought separately if you are a teacher who wants to introduce the subject of chemistry to your students without having to purchase several other materials. This means that your students can just take the CD with them to class and learn on their own. However, if you would like to continue teaching through other materials, you may want to invest in the Teacher's Guide, which includes guides to make elementary-level math concepts clear to your students, a good idea if you are teaching another subject.The guide has an easy to understand clear definition of most of the concepts taught in the CD, and it includes classroom-tested lesson plans and even practice tests that you can use with your students. You will also find that the CD comes with more detailed teaching videos than other chemistry kits. This will enable you to focus on the task at hand, which is still teachi ng the chemistry concepts you have learned in the CD.Tmcgrawhill connect chemistry One of the drawbacks of teaching the chemistry to students is that many do not get the full benefits of learning chemistry. This is because some students have no prior knowledge of the subject and are not able to grasp what the textbook covers. This is why you need to provide the students with a good foundation of information so that they will get the benefit of being exposed to the subject at a later stage in their academic careers. With the McGrawHill Connect Chemistry Toolkit, you will get a good foundation, and as your students build up their chemistry knowledge, you will be able to show them that everything they learned is not so hard to understand.Although the materials included in the kit may not be too expensive, you might want to think about getting the materials to replace what you already have, so that you can get good quality at the same time. If you find that you need to replace the McGr awHill Connect Chemistry Toolkit, then you should consider getting a cheaper substitute. Just make sure that you do not choose a material that can't be applied to your needs. Even if the material is cheaper, it is still important to choose something that can still be used to teach the subject to your students, even if it is cheaper.Kits like the McGrawHill Connect Chemistry Toolkit have been used in different classrooms throughout the country, and they are available at many retailers around the world. They are typically cheap, but do have some features that make them worth purchasing. It is very important to compare all the features before you buy a chemistry kit, so that you get the best one that fits your requirements.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK REQUESTED BY NCDHHS ADD MATH - Heart Math Tutoring

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK REQUESTED BY NCDHHS â€" ADD MATH - Heart Math Tutoring COMMUNITY FEEDBACK REQUESTED BY NCDHHS â€" ADD MATH COMMUNITY FEEDBACK REQUESTED BY NCDHHS â€" ADD MATH November 19, 2018 The NC Department of Health and Human Services released a draft statewide Early Childhood Action Plan and is asking for community feedback in writing by November 30th. The goal of the plan is to improve early childhood outcomes across NC for children ages 0 â€" 8. Ten high level goals range from improving housing and hunger to health and academics. While it is encouraging to see reading included in the plan, (goal #10 is stated as “Grade Level Reading: Young children across North Carolina will read on grade-level in elementary school.”), it is surprising that math is not currently included as a goal.This document should ideally drive action across the state and so what is included (or excluded) matters. Photo credit:www.cvcsd.stier.org Here are some reasons it is important to include math in efforts to improve early childhood outcomes: School-entry math skills are predictive of later achievement in both math and reading â€" with an even higher correlation than school-entry reading skills. (Greg Duncan, et. Al, 2007) Only 40% of fourth graders in North Carolina are on grade level in math. (2017 NAEP) Math at age 7 impacts socio-economic status at age 42 (Source: Ritchie Bates, Enduring Links From Childhood Mathematics and Reading Achievement to Adult Socioeconomic Status, 2013) The Early Childhood Action Plan can be found here: https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/ECAP-Draft-11.01.18.pdf Community members are invited to go on record requesting that math be incorporated as a high-level goal along with reading (“Grade Level Reading AND Math”) by emailingEdnv. EXAMPLE FEEDBACK: Dear NCDHHS â€" I saw a copy of the Early Childhood Action Plan and want to urge you to include math in goal #10 (“Grade level reading and math”). Math is critical to academic confidence, high-school graduation, and post-secondary and employment options, and skills must be developed early. Here are some additional stats: School-entry math skills are predictive of later achievement in both math and reading â€" with an even higher correlation than school-entry reading skills. (Greg Duncan, et. Al, 2007) Only 40% of fourth graders in North Carolina are on grade level in math. (2017 NAEP) Math at age 7 impacts socio-economic status at age 42 (Source: Ritchie Bates, Enduring Links From Childhood Mathematics and Reading Achievement to Adult Socioeconomic Status, 2013) In early years, math and literacy skills are closely tied (executive function skills, language that organizes/categorizes/describes, ordering and quantities). Please make sure families, educators, and community leaders know how important both subjects are to success and that neither subject is left behind at children’s detriment. Thank you.

The Science of Roberto Carlos Impossible Free Kick

The Science of Roberto Carlos Impossible Free Kick If you are a football fan, youre probably aware of Roberto Carlos impossible  1997 agains France. He seemed to do something that defied the laws of physics, make the ball turn in the air around a group of players, and into the goal.If you are not familiar with it, you can watch it here.So how is this impossible kick possible? The animated TED video below explains the science that made it work in a very interesting way. Watch it and see if you can answer the questions.Answer the questions below in comments and we will respond.1. Just before going out of bounds, it ____ to __ ___ and ____ into the goal.2. What did the ball need to make it go into the goal, according to Newtons first law of motion?3. What made the ball curve? What is the name of the effect?4. What makes the kick so hard to do?5. How did Newton notice the Magnus effect?6. What would you have to do to make the ball spiral?7. Do you have a favorite moment in football history? Describe it.

2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series Problem #167 (Back solving Variable in Choices)

2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series Problem #167 (Back solving Variable in Choices) GMAT MBA Admissions Blog in this series, one of our most experienced GMAT tutors, John Easter, applies useful strategies to answer questions from the 2018 Official Guide. Problem #167 of the 2018 Official Guide to the GMAT states that four extra-large sandwiches of exactly the same size were ordered for m students where m4. Three of the sandwiches were evenly divided among the students. Since 4 students did not want any of the fourth sandwich, it was evenly divided among the remaining students. If Carol ate one piece from each of the four sandwiches, the amount of sandwich that she ate would be what fraction of a whole extra-large sandwich? (A) (m+4)/(m(m-4) (B) (2m-4)/(m(m-4)) (C) (4m-4)/(m(m-4)) (D) (4m-8)/(m(m-4)) (E) (4m-12)/(m(m-4)) It's a VIC (variables in choices), and there is only one variable, so, obviously, it's time to back-solve! STEP 1: Pick a nice value for m that is greater than 4. This is our pick. Anything should work, so let's say m = 6. STEP 2: Solve the problem when m = 6. The result is our target number. So, six students divided three sandwiches equally. That means each of these students got1/6 of each of three sandwiches. Now, because 4 students didn't want any of the last sandwich is was divided equally between the other 2 students, one of whom was Carol. So, Carol ate 1/6 of each of the three sandwiches that everyone shared and1/2 of the forth sandwich. Carol ate 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/6 + 1/2 sandwiches. That's 1 sandwich. So, our target number is 1. STEP 3: Plug our pick into the answer choices until we find our target number. A nice thing to notice is that all of our answers have the same denominator: m(m-4). If we plug 6 into that denominator we get 12. Since our target number is 1, we only need to find an answer with a numerator equal to 12. (A) 6 + 4 = 10. Nope (B) 2(6) - 4 = 8. Nope (C) 4(6) - 4 = 20. Nope (D) 4(6) - 8 = 16. Nope (E) 4(6) - 12 = 12. Yep The correct answer is E. An important caveat - this pick worked really well, but it's always possible that more than one answer will turn your pick into your target number. It's rare, but it can happen. If it does happen, don't panic. Pick a new number and try it on the answers that produced your target number. One of them will work and the others probably won't. If, by some chance, more than one answer still produces your target number, rinse and repeat. Now you try this problem with your own pick. About the Author John Easter is one of MyGuru’s longest tenured and most experienced GMAT tutors. He is also the founder of Owl Test Prep, another great source for GMAT advice.

8 Things to Do Before Bed to Make Your Mornings More Organzied!

8 Things to Do Before Bed to Make Your Mornings More Organzied! Avoid running out of the house to catch the bus with your shoes half tied and your homework falling out of your bag! What a nightmare! With these 10 easy habits, your mornings will be filled with Eggos and morning cartoons and you'll never be late to school again!1. Make sure your homework for the next day is on top and easy to find! You don't want to get a bad grade just because you forgot to put your assignment in your notebook!2. Take your old, graded assignments out of your binders. But don't throw them away! Keep them somewhere safe so you can find them when it's time for your year end tests!3. Pack your backpack, zip it up, and put it by the front door!4. Review your schedule for the next day. Do you have any important tests or quizzes? Soccer practice after school? Make sure you pack that calculator for your math test and your cleats for your game.5. Lay our your clothes before your go to bed. Find that stylish outfit and have it ready to go the next morning.6. Make your lunch ahead of time! Don't worry about the hassle of figuring it out the morning of. Pack it up the night before.7.Set your alarm! Don't forget the most important tool in getting to school on time. Give yourself a buffer in the morning so you don't always feel rushed.8. Last but certainly not least, get to bed at a reasonable hour! Set yourself a bedtime of 8 - 8:30 and have some time without iPads, Fortnite, and tweets to decompress and set yourself up for success.

6 Language Apps That Use Speech Recognition for Well-rounded Learning

6 Language Apps That Use Speech Recognition for Well-rounded Learning 6 Language Apps That Use Speech Recognition for Well-rounded Learning Its one of the biggest obstacles for language learners.Ive got all the right books tons of vocabulary flashcards Im signed up for an awesome online courseBut I cant find anyone to actually speak with!If youre learning a language solo and dont live near native speakers of your target language, youre probably sick of gabbing to yourself.Luckily, technology provides a solution.Thanks to increasingly advanced speech recognition software, there are apps that can give you instant feedback on your speaking and pronunciation skills.Here are the six best apps for language learners with speech recognition, so you can get talkin at any time! Why Use Speech Recognition for Language Learning?First of all, using speech recognition can help you fine-tune your pronunciation. When you practice speaking independently, it can be difficult to hear what youre doing wrong, so having an app that can pinpoint problems is a useful way to determine what you need to work on.Additionally, speech recognition i snt  intimidating. Since you arent working with a real person, you wont be embarrassed if you make a mistake. Practicing with an app can make you more confident in your skills and eventually take away some of the intimidation factor of talking with actual native speakers.Finally, speech recognition apps provide a  flexible study option. You can get speaking practice whenever you want, without needing to schedule time with your conversation partner.That means you can cram in a little extra speech practice whether youre waiting in line at the store, relaxing in bed or even in the shower (just make sure your phone is waterproof first).6 Language Apps That Use Speech Recognition for Well-rounded LearningIf youre anxious for this kind of speaking practice, youre the type of language learner who enjoys immersive learning (surrounding yourself with the real spoken and written language). FluentU is a great option for at-home immersion to round out the speaking skills that youll build with t he apps below.FluentU provides authentic foreign language videos, like movie trailers, music clips, inspiring talks and more, thatve been transformed into language learning experiences. Each video comes with interactive captionsâ€"click any word for an instant definition, native pronunciation and visual learning aid. Youll also get flashcards and exercises to help you remember what youve learned when youre done watching.All the videos are organized by genre and learning level, so its easy to find something that works for you. Its a fun way to actively build your vocabulary, grammar and comprehension skills while absorbing your target language the way native speakers really use it.Check out the full video library for free with a FluentU trial, and then test your speech on the new words you find there with the apps below!MondlyNeed some conversation practice? Mondly might be the supportive, non-judgmental conversation partner youre looking for.Mondlys main focus is on helping you lear n common words and phrases that you can use in real-world situations youre likely to encounter.After helping you remember key words and start putting together phrases, Mondly will put your speaking skills to the test with a simulated conversation. Youll hear a prompt spoken by a native speaker. The words and their translations will also appear on the screen. From there, youll have a list of options for replies you can actually say into your device.Mondlys speech recognition aims to improve your pronunciation by listening to your words and phrases and giving you feedback for correct, clear speaking.Mondly offers more than 30 languages, including common options like Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. However, Mondly also offers less common options, like Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Persian and more.BabbelIf you dont have much time but want to pack in a lot of language learning, you might want to try Ba bbel.Babbel aims to teach you a language in 10- to 15-minute daily lessons. It covers popular topics, like business, travel, shopping, dining and transportation, to ensure that the skills you learn are likely to be usable in the real world.Babbels speech recognition feature appears during vocabulary review. Youll see the written word and its English meaning and you can also play an audio pronunciation. From there, you have the option of speaking the word yourself. Your goal is to emulate the pronunciation you heard.If your pronunciation is good, youll get a new word. If not, you have four more chances before the app moves on regardless of your pronunciation.Babbel offers 14 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Russian, Italian and English.AudioNoteWhile AudioNote isnt designed for language learners, it could be your secret weapon for perfecting your pronunciation.AudioNotes main focus is (you guessed it) taking audio notes. This means that you speak into your device while t he app jots down what you said.For language learners, this provides a  quick way to see if your pronunciation is clear enough for the app to understand what youre saying. If the transcription isnt accurate, you may not be speaking clearly enough.One of the features thats perhaps most useful for language learners is the linking of  audio and text. You can play back the audio you spoke as the app highlights the transcription to show where youre at. This makes it easy to pinpoint which (if any) words you mispronounced. You can also tap your notes if you want to hear specific words you said.AudioNote is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.BusuuGot an extra 10 minutes today? Busuu can help fill it with language learning goodness.Not only will Busuu provide you with grammar lessons, vocabulary practice and conversations with native speakers, but it can also help you improve your accent with speech recognition exercises.In these exercises, you hear a native speaker an d repeat after him/her. Then, the app will tell you if you pronounced the prompts correctly.Levels range from beginner to fluent.  Busuu offers 12 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.Rocket LanguagesSure, Rocket Languages offers plenty of interactive materials to help you learn a language. Sure, its designed to be flexible so you can learn at your pace in whatever time you have available. But lets get to the juicy stuff: the speech recognition activities.Rocket Languages offers speech recognition for thousands of phrases. Youll be presented with a written word or phrase and its English translation. For languages that dont use the Latin alphabet, therell also be a transliteration listed to make things a little easier for you.Then, you can speak that word or phrase and the app will give you feedback on your pronunciation.Rocket Languages offers 12 foreign languages, including Spanish, Portug uese, French, Italian, German, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Arabic and Japanese.Rosetta Stone If youre into language apps and/or software, chances are youve heard of Rosetta Stone. Probably a lot. But dont stop reading just yet!Rosetta Stone has a lot to offer for language learners, so it should come as no surprise that their app offers some top-notch speech recognition. In fact, their speech recognition comes complete with its own registered trademark name: TruAccentâ„¢.It aims to help you perfect your accent by practicing common words and phrases and reading short stories aloud.This technology not only checks to make sure the words and phrases you used are correct, but it also compares your speech to that of a native speaker to provide you with an instant assessment of which words you pronounced well and which could use some more work.You can even compare the wavelengths of your audio to that of the native speaker, for super-precise adjustments. Plus, Rosetta Stone will track your pr ogress and let you  see how your pronunciation has improved over time.Rosetta Stone offers over 20 languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, French and German.So speak up with these six apps with speech recognition! And One More ThingSpeaking is only one side of the conversation. Let FluentU sharpen your listening, reading and writing skills, too.  FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on th e subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

?? The Ultimate University Checklist Heres What you Should be Taking

?? The Ultimate University Checklist Here’s What you Should be Taking The Ultimate University Checklist: Here’s What you Should be Taking University is on the horizon, and you probably have one foot out the door already. Freshers’ Week can’t come quick enough!All this excitement is great, but it does mean that you might end up forgetting to take key belongings with you. We put together this ultimate university checklist so that you don’t have to have a mad dash around the shops on the day you move in. (And yes, I’m speaking from experience…)Every single thing you need to take is on this list, from cutlery to cacti, so that you can be the most prepared student in your halls. Essentials:Cutlery â€" You don’t want to be shovelling spag bol into your mouth using your hands.Plates and bowls â€" Your flatmates probably won’t appreciate you eating directly off the table.Knives â€" Sharp knives might seem dangerous, but they’ll make cooking a whole lot easier.Pots and pans â€" You need to cook, right?Baking tray â€" No seriously. You need to cook.Glasses â€" Something nice to drink out of, though many students end up opting for mugs. Don’t ask why.Mugs â€" Hot drinks keep you warm without paying for heating. Now that’s some next-level thinking.Chopping board â€" You don’t want to damage the work surface, unless you love not getting your deposit back.Grater â€" Pretty much every student loves cheese.Measuring jug â€" This might seem boring but it definitely helps you with cooking.Tin opener â€" You’ll get through a lot of baked beans. This will help.Corkscrew/bottle opener â€" For obvious reasons.Tea towels â€" To dry stuff. Also draping one over y our shoulder makes it look like you know what you’re doing.Tupperware â€" Cooking in bulk is easier and cheaper. You’ll need somewhere to store it all.Recipe books â€" Much better than making it up on your own. Student Eats - By Rachel Phipps Who knows better about student life and eating than a recent graduate! Rachel Phipps' first cookbook features over 120 cheap and healthy recipes. For those with little equipment, a tight budget and pressed for time.. Perfect for your student kitchen! Find out more about Rachel on her website:https://www.rachelphipps.com/bookAnd purchase the student eats cookbook on Amazon here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Student-EatsTiny Budget Cooking by Limahl Asmall Limahl Asmall features 100 quick and easy recipes in Tiny Budget Cooking. He tells you how to plan, shop and cook delicious and healthy meals. He includes meals plans for as little as £21 per week - A super addition to the tight budget of a student kitchenGet your guide to Tiny Budget Cooking here:https://www.tinybudgetcooking.com/blog/tiny-budget-cooking-print-cookbook-out-nowWashing-up liquid â€" Everyone else will forget this. You’ll be a hero.Extras:Kettle â€" Most halls will provide this, but make sure before you go. Unless you want one for your room and you’re the antisocial type.Toaster â€" Again, your halls will probably have one.Coffee machine â€" If you have a much more refined coffee palette. But be prepared for your flatmates to use it too.Pizza cutter â€" Students eat a lot of pizza. This will make your life easier.Egg poacher â€" Nobody really knows how to poach an egg properly (probably). So use a tool to help you.Avocado peeler â€" Possibly the best purchase youâ €™ll ever make. Possibly. Essentials:Bedding â€" You need somewhere to sleep, might as well make it comfortable.Speakers â€" For listening to music while you work, and for drowning out annoying flatmates.Books â€" Reading is a good, fun way to pass all the free time you’ll have. Plus they make you look smarter.Posters â€" Fun Fact: 1 in 2 students have a Pulp Fiction poster on their wall.Photos â€" Admit it, you’ll miss home a little. Some photos of loved ones will make you feel a little less homesick.Extras:TV â€" Great way to pass the time, but be prepared to have your flatmates treat your room as a communal space.Games console â€" For fitting in some Fortnite between lectures.Mini fridge â€" Easy access to cold drinks? It’s a no-brainer.Door stop â€" Only weird students with something to hide keep their bedroom doors closed.Plants â€" They look nice, and they provide you with some well-needed fresh air. Essentials:Pens / pencils â€" You’ll be doing a LOT of writing.Highlighters â€" Useful for revision, or at least looking like you’re doing lots of revision.Laptop â€" For university assignments and Netflix. But mainly for Netflix, let’s face it.Notepads â€" Only crazy people and prisoners write on walls.Folders / files â€" So you don’t end up drowning in paper.Hole punch â€" Why don’t they just make pre-holed paper?Diary / organiser â€" A good way to know where you should be at any given time. Or a place for soppy diary entries about your crush.Extras:Textbooks â€" Your uni will provide you with a reading list. Be prepared to put 80% of your budget towards these.Post-it notes â€" Useful for leaving yourself reminders, passive-aggressive notes to flatmates, or even fancy dress (yes that happened). Essentials:Toothbrush â€" Unless you prefer to use your finger.Toothpaste â€" For a bright smile when you have your 9am lecture on Monday.Shower gel â€" Don’t be that awful flat mate that never showers.Shampoo / conditioner â€" Look after your hair, even when uni stress threatens to make it fall out.Razors / shaver â€" Unless you’re going for the hobo beard look. You do you.Towels â€" Bring more than one, otherwise it’ll end up making you dirtier.Toilet roll â€" Get your parents to buy the nice luxury brands and make it last as long as possible. Trust us, you won’t like the cheap stuff.Extras:Shower speakers â€" The night out starts in the shower, everyone knows that.Scented candles â€" You know, for the atmosphere.Back scrubber â€" For those hard to reach places. Essentials:Casual / comfortable â€" For day-to-day lounging round. Students do a lot of that.Night-out clothing â€" For nights out and partying. Students do a lot of that.Coats / jackets â€" To wear when it’s cold, both outside and inside.Sports gear â€" For when you convince yourself to go running and stop after a week.Jumpers â€" Nothing like relaxing with a hot drink and a snuggly jumper.Hat / gloves / scarf â€" You’ll thank us later.Drying rack â€" No need to spend money on drying your laundry.Washing tablets / detergent â€" Wash your clothes. Be an adult.Extras:Suit / nice dress â€" You might get an interview, and you’ll need it for the end-of-year ball.Fancy dress â€" Love dressing up? You’re in luck. Hate dressing up? Get used to it.Sunglasses â€" You never know. Essentials:Bleach â€" The go-to cleaning fluid.Sponge â€" You don’t want to scrub with your hands.Toilet cleaner â€" Makes an awful job slightly less awful.Surface cleaner â€" Keep your kitchen worktops clean AND undamaged.Toilet brush â€" It’s either that or you’re sticking your hand down there. Your choice.Extras:Rubber gloves â€" You won’t get bleach on your hands, and you’ll definitely look the part.Bin bags â€" These run out quicker than you think.Feather duster â€" Good for cleaning cobwebs. Great for tickling flatmates.Pipe cleaner â€" Unclog your pipes, avoid flooding. Win-win. Tea / coffee â€" You’ll get through a lot of this. Stock up now while your parents are paying.Alcohol â€" If you drink, get ready to drink a lot. If you don’t, congratulations you’ve made the best possible choice.Ear plugs â€" For when you want an actual night’s sleep.Medicine / painkillers â€" This is really important. Don’t forget this.Deodorant â€" No time for a shower? Good old deo has your back.ID â€" Expect to be ID’d a lot.Important documents â€" Chances are these will never be used, but best to have them anyway.Check It TwiceWe’ve made a list, now go and check it twice. Make sure you haven’t forgotten anything important. We also recommend doing a food shop before you go. For starters, you aren’t going to find the time during the hectic Freshers’ Week. Plus, it means your parents will pay.Have fun!